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The Final Oldsmobile Ever Produced

Oldsmobile, a stalwart of American automotive history, concluded its 107-year journey on April 29, 2004. The final chapter was written with the last 2004 Alero GLS, a collector’s edition that encapsulated the brand’s legacy. This iconic car, bearing the marks of its assembly line workers, is now a cherished artifact for automotive enthusiasts worldwide. The …
Cale Yarborough wearing a yellow shirt with carious branded patches.

Will No One Buy This NASCAR Legend’s 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

It's not every day you get to sit behind the wheel of a NASCAR legend's race car. The winner of 83 Cup Series races, Cale Yarborough, has put his 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass up for sale. There hasn't been much action on the listing. If you're interested, act now to purchase a piece of NASCAR history.
The interior of a 1937 Oldsmobile featuring its steering wheel, transmission, dashboard, and upholstery

This Dead Car Brand Was the First Brand to Manufacture With Fully Automatic Transmissions

Oldsmobile was once a luxury brand that competed against Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Jaguar. Like most fledgling automakers in those days, Oldsmobile earned its reputation for making luxury cars due to groundbreaking innovations. However, some of the technology back then had been originally patented by inventors years before automakers incorporated it into their vehicles.
Jay Leno with a black 1966 Oldsmobile 442 in his garage

Jay Leno Takes an Oldsmobile 442 From a Museum to Memory Lane

Naturally, compared to their modern counterparts, classic muscle cars aren’t quite as fast. But the appeal of vintage cars is about more than just outright speed. It’s why Jay Leno enjoys driving both his ’02 Pontiac Firebird and his 1979 Trans Am. And it’s why he enjoyed being behind the wheel of a museum-loaned 1966 …
A beige Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan sits parked on a street in April 2001

The Original Luxury Minivan Looked Like a Vacuum

Is it a luxury minivan, or is it a vacuum? That’s right — the original luxury minivan looked remarkably like a handheld vacuum. This quirky vehicle’s designers apparently thought that adding pinstriping and decals would cover up its quirkiness. Unfortunately, nothing they did could hide its resemblance to an oversized hand vac. Not only is …
The red Oldsmobile Silhouette OSV

Want To Own a Factory-Tuned Oldsmobile Silhouette Concept?

While wagons can make great high-performance vehicles, the same usually can’t be said of minivans. However, that hasn’t stopped some manufacturers from trying to give these practical haulers a touch of sportiness. The Toyota Previa, for example, had a mid-engine layout with an optional supercharger and manual. And the Mercedes-Benz R-Class was a luxury minivan …
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Rusty Monday: Cars Vs. Trees In Rustober

Never bet against trees when it’s cars vs. trees. Trees always win, as we will show you in these next few images as we celebrate Rustober. For some reason, it just seems like trees are attracted to cars like tornadoes are to trailer parks. They are so infinitely tied together that if a felled tree …
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The Oldsmobile Diesel Disaster

The Oldsmobile LF9 diesel engine was another GM engine architecture with horrendous results. Here's the amazing story of its diesel engine disasters you won't believe.